Which detail supports the idea that Peale was very intelligent?

He was a painter, scientist, an inventor, and a politician.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

Peale painted a portrait that looked real.

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

Peale worked at several different jobs.

Why did Peale open a museum in Philadelphia?

to share his interests in science and art

Which detail supports the idea that Peale had a sense of humor?

He framed his painting in a real doorframe.

What is the main idea of the selection?

Peale lived an interesting and varied life.

Which of the following sentences from the passage contains an opinion?

The picture looked completely real.

The Constitution is in a museum.

document stating a system of laws

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1
Soon after moving to Philadelphia, Peale
painted a picture of his sons.
began making saddles.
opened a museum.
joined the army.
2
Which detail supports the idea that Peale was very intelligent?
He liked to play jokes on people.
He fought for his country during the war.
He was a painter, scientist, an inventor, and a politician.
He had several children who become scientists and painters.
3
The event was a howling success.
overnight
particular
celebrated
tremendous
4
She is vain about her appearance.
jealous
patient
discouraged
prideful
5
It is your responsibility to feed the dog.
decision
goal
excuse
duty
6
The girl spoke the words solemnly.
slowly
angrily
frantically
seriously
7
My brother reacted angrily when I lost his baseball glove.
without any anger
with more anger
in an angry way
in a less angry way
8
What is the main idea of paragraph 6?
Peale painted a portrait that looked real.
Peale wanted to play a joke with his painting.
Peale's sons wanted to play a joke on him.
Peale painted a portrait of two of his sons.
9
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Peale worked at several different jobs.
Peale decided to become a painter.
Peale did not like repairing clocks
Peale was born in Maryland.
10
We have a humble home.
modest
comfortable
decorative
sturdy
11
Why did Peale open a museum in Philadelphia?
to show his support for American independence
to share his interests in science and art
to play a joke on General Washington
to give his sons and daughters something to do
12
The hikers cried out joyously when the rescue party arrived.
with less joy than usual
in a joyless way
with more joy than usual
in a joyful manner
13
The toddler walked clumsily across the room.
without being clumsy
in a clumsy fashion
in a less clumsy way
in a careful way
14
Which detail supports the idea that Peale had a sense of humor?
He was married twice and had several children.
He framed his painting in a real doorframe.
He fought in the American army.
He was not good at fixing clocks or making saddles.
15
What is the main idea of the selection?
Peale lived an interesting and varied life.
Peale fought in the American army.
Peale and General Washington were good friends.
Peale had a strong sense of humor.
16
Which of the following sentences from the passage contains an opinion?
Charles Wilson Peale was an American painter.
Peale was married twice and had many sons and daughters.
The Museum included many exhibitions on science and art.
The picture looked completely real.
17
Our class is learning about city politics.
liberties
headquarters
government
ceremonies
18
The Constitution is in a museum.
painting showing beautiful scenery
document stating a system of laws
sculpture of four presidents
object from prehistoric times
19
Amy yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
not having sleep at all
while still asleep
in a sleepy way
in a lively way
20
The stars shined brightly in the night sky.
with total brightness
with brightness
with little brightness
without brightness

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